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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace View loop from Barbers Bay

Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace View loop from Barbers Bay

Moderate

4.7

(8313)

14,899

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Lower Yahara River Trail – Monona Terrace View loop from Barbers Bay

02:29

56.5km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.6 km for 120 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.74 km

Grandview Conservancy Area

Nature Reserve

11.5 km

Lower Yahara River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Lower Yahara River Bike Path offers beautiful views of Madison and its landscapes. At its western end, it connects to the Capital State Trail.

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13.4 km

Capital Springs State Recreation Area- Lake Farm County Park Unit

Nature Reserve

19.2 km

View of Madison skyline and Wisconsin State Capitol from Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the edge of Lake Monona, you have a very beautiful view of the city center of Madison, including the Capitol building which stands out clearly.

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20.2 km

Wingra Creek is a picturesque waterway connecting Lake Wingra to Lake Monona through a lovely green corridor. Historically, it was modified for drainage and boat access, but today, it is a quiet route for paddlers and cyclists as it winds along parks and natural springs. The creek is home to diverse wildlife, including turtles, ducks, and fish, making it a great place to escape the city and enjoy spending time outdoors.

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21.7 km

View of Madison Skyline and Lake Monona from John Nolen Drive

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot along John Nolan Drive, you can see sweeping views of Lake Monona with the short skyline of Madison the background.

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22.6 km

Cyclist Counter on Capital City Trail

Highlight • Structure

The first bike counter I saw was in Oklahoma City. This one has a cool meter to it.

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23.3 km

Monona Terrace View

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you want an unbeatable view of the Capitol building dome — not to mention the rest of Madison — it's well worth tying up your bike and popping up to this rooftop terrace on the convention building.

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37.7 km

Bench With View of Lake Monona

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to stop off on your bike Tour. There's a bench overlooking the water of Lake Monona. Very relaxing place to dig out your water bottles and watch the world go by.

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56.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.0 km

10.5 km

8.88 km

8.38 km

3.65 km

170 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

5.51 km

2.97 km

306 m

Elevation

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Today

Thursday 9 July

28°C

19°C

67 %

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Wingra Creek

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